Melbourne Bearkatz (Melbourne, AR) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Viola Longhorns (Viola, AR), 15-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Melbourne betters its record to 3-0 on the season. The Bearkatz host Yellville-Summit (Yellville, AR) to confront the Panthers in a 3A Region 2 match on Monday, March 16. The Panthers come into the match with a record of 3-0.

In their next game, the Longhorns confront the West Side Eagles (Greers Ferry, AR) in a 1A Region 2 match, on Friday, March 13. Viola will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record.